Compensation Consultant, Americas

Compensation Consultant, Americas

Date: May 20, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 75191

**The company built on breakthroughs. ​ **

**Join us.​ **

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​ 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​ 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​  

​Come break through with us. 

The global Human Resource (HR) Function provides an integrated talent management system that delivers a workforce that is Corning's competitive differentiator in the global marketplace.

HR provides service offerings that align solutions to business challenges by ensuring the programs are Effective, Efficient, Global, Scaleable, and Repeatable. Corning’s Values are operationalized by the HR Function through the facilitation of Talent Management offerings, as well as programs and processes that aid in making Corning’s Values visible.

Role Purpose

The Compensation Consultant supports the design, administration, analysis, and communication of compensation programs that help Corning attract, retain, and motivate talent. This role provides compensation expertise and market-informed recommendations to HR and business stakeholders, while helping ensure programs are competitive, consistently applied, and aligned with Corning’s total rewards philosophy and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an internal compensation consultant to HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Shared Services, and business leaders on job evaluation, market pricing, promotions, policy interpretation, pay decisions, and compensation-related issue resolution.

• Conduct compensation analyses and develop recommendations to support hiring, retention, internal equity, and other business needs.

• Participate in annual compensation surveys, ensure high-quality data submissions, and use survey results to support salary structure and range development.

• Support annual compensation planning and salary review processes through system testing, training, data validation, reporting, and post-cycle analysis.

• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to communicate compensation programs, guidelines, and decisions effectively.

• Provide analytical support and expertise to uncover deep market and program insights, support data driven decisions, and enable a comprehensive costing and forecasting capability around the company’s compensation programs.

• Maintain expertise in compensation philosophy, salary benchmarking, job evaluation, variable pay programs, and compensation governance.

• Help ensure compensation programs and practices are administered consistently and in compliance with internal policies and applicable legal requirements.

• Contribute to process improvements, documentation, training materials, and change management for compensation programs.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.

• 5–7 years of compensation experience, or related experience in HR or finance with significant analytical responsibility.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced Excel capability and comfort working with large datasets.

• Experience working with HRIS systems such as SuccessFactors and compensation-related tools or survey vendors.

• Proven ability to partner effectively with HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain compensation and/or complex/technical concepts clearly to non-specialists.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience supporting U.S. compensation programs, including market pricing, salary structures, compensation policy interpretation, and annual compensation cycles.

• Experience in a large, complex, or matrixed organization.

• Experience supporting manufacturing or multi-site employee populations.

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation, or progress toward certification.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $90,296.00 - $124,157.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

**A job that shapes a life. **

**Corning offers you the total package. **

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.

• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at.

Nearest Major Market: Corning